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Studio portrait of 2332 Company Sergeant Major (CSM) Frederick George Jurd, 7th Reinforcements, 2nd Battalion. CSM Jurd enlisted on 27 May 1915 and embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Orsova on 14 July 1915. He saw service at Gallipoli and was stationed there until the evacuation. In 1916, he was transferred to the 5th Pioneer Battalion and served there for the remainder of the war, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer. CSM Jurd was decorated three times in 1918, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM), the Military Medal (MM) and the Belgian Croix de Guerre. He returned to Australia in February 1919, and was discharged as medically unfit due to a gun shot wound to his right leg, suffered at Bellicourt. The recommendation for his DCM reads: "...during February and March, around Messines, his Company were digging communication trenches and on several occasions CSM Jurd displayed conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire, and by his coolness and leadership undoubtedly greatly influenced the men under his command..." and "...his prompt action undoubtedly saved casualties and material".
1914-15 Star. Impressed reverse with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some time af
Belgian Croix de Guerre. Unnamed as issued. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some time after 1910. On 1
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Austr
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrate
Military Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australi
Victory Medal. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Australia some ti
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Geo V). Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrate
Studio portrait of Able Seaman (AB) Frederick George Jurd, Naval Contingent of the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (AN&MEF), who enlisted on 15 August 1914, aged 43 years. AB Jurd se
Studio portrait of Frederick George Jurd, in the uniform of a Private of the Royal Marines (Artillery Branch). He was born in London in 1870 and emigrated to Australia some time after 1910. On 15 Augu
Aluminium identity disc of Sergeant (later Warrant Officer Class II) Frederick George Jurd, 5 Pioneer Battalion, AIF. The disc is hand inscribed on each side with the same information, once in small c
Certificates issued to 2332 Sergeant- Major Frederick George Jurd for conspicuous services. Jurd was awarded a Military Medal and later a Distinguished Conduct Medal in 1919 for bravery during action
British War Medal 1914-20. Impressed around edge with recipient's details. Frederick George Jurd was born in London in 1870, and enlisted in the Royal Marines at the age of 19. He emigrated to Austr